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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31
A Tribute.

The selection of John B. Smoot by the citizens
of Alexandria to fill the li,st municipal clice IN
their gift eminently testified on their part true
aud well deserved appreciation of his raIe exccu-
tive ability, his ready comprehension and pract-
cal recognition of the citys various needs and his
moral courage to rebuke public wrongs and unjust
innovations and to deal out impartial justice to
every class of citizens Of whatever party, station
or color.
Under his wise rule, all too brief for the public
Interests. not only in Alexandria but in large
extent of the Immediately surrounding country,
the people, by their approving words and satisfied
acquiescence, gayo expression of their opinions
that he was the right ma in the place he filled. He
vas emphatcalIy useful. homo -deserviDg citizen
in the brosdest scope OF that expression, and his
Willingness and promptness TO como forward IN
every emergency to assist in promoting general
interests are too well known among rs to need
more than 3 passing mention of praise in the pre-.
sent brief notice; aud his great public loss will be
made more and more apparent as the municip pal
needs come up from time to time III the future
years TO be met and promoted. practical dill
gent business man. who knew just how to shape
and direct his financial affairs to eminent
success-a qualification too often ignored now-a,
days in the selection By all political parties-he
was eminenty fitted to look after the finances of
his city. Unlike many other Ich men of the
place in past years, he encouraged manufacturing
enterprises and gave large employment to labor;
nd the large cOnc0ur5e OF tnaL cias3 OF the peopio
en- the day he was gathered to his fathers, not
only wkite but colored az well, vas an honorable
tribute to his usefulness and example. It WAS
spontaneous rising up OF his neighbors aud friends
to besi him. His bcnefacsions were numerous.
though transformations, and his almoners will miss
him as the years go on His stricken household,
so suddenly called to mourn the loss Of a kind
faithful head aud safe adviser, hardly passed the
primo of life and usefulness, may well believe
that an appreciative sentiment OF great public
sympathy and coincidence is with and for them in
their stiliction w. II. S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31

In aIs speech at New York last lhurs
dsy night, Senator GolmaD, of Maryiaho'
said a..
"In this connection it may be said tna5
the leader in popular government shouIo
Rave for his subordinates men not mercy
competent 10 ill their positions SATISFACTORY
y, but men who are partisans. The ques-
ion is beyond that of rewardiDg friends who
have ioied and sacrificed, although.it goes
without Saying that those should be pre-.
ferled in the assignment of positions; but
the question is one of party sincerity, and
the leader, if sagacious, will not surround
himself With others than those who, upder
his lead, have borne the heat and burden Of
the contest"
In this wise utterrance Mr.. German Ger.
tainly voiced the conviction Of nine-tenths
of the men who nominated and elected
President Cleveland, and, what's more,
there's not wise man in any party
who doesn't, in his heart, approve its Wiz
dom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31


The OLD year will round up tonight. 10
loary it has brought pleasnre-to more
palm but such is the lottery of life. AS not
one moment of it can be recalled, and as re-
gels are the vainest OF all things, its trou-
blea and sorrows, its heart burnings and ILL
feelings, lis malice and uncharitableness
should go with it, and like it. be gone for
ever. The wise will retain nothing of it
save its pleasant memories, but viii! keep q
visilan. outlook upon the wide expanse of
its successor, studded as it is with good and
evil, and will SO steer their course as to
obtain rs much of the former, and avoid as
much Of the latter, as is possible, and, what
ever the result, DE content with it, and have
y heart for any late.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31
The Reading Railroad Strike.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3l.-Nesrly one
thou5end msa employed in and around the
extensive freight depot of the Reading r
r. Co, at Willow street wharf went out on
strike this morning, and the work CT hand
ling freight there is consequently badly
crippled. This action OF the men was in
pursuance of the decisions of various local
assemblies of tho knights Of labor last even
ing 10 support the order of the Reading
convention. The men who went out were
employed rs conductors and brankemen
on the Willow street shifting crews snd in
handling freight aud ia other capacities Mt
the depot. AZ the general Offices OF the
company on Fourth street 40 informa
ton regarding the situation could be OBJ.
tanned this morning, the officials stating
that they had nothing Tor publication.
Everything was reported working smoothly
at the depots at Oh and Geeen streets and
at 16.b and PenGa Ave. At Port Richmond
the nou-union meu who took The places of
the strikers several days ego were at work,
but The fierce Is Il comparatively small OF Q
and nothing ike the usual amount Of coal is
being handled there by the company. About
500 coal handlers were formerly employed
at tho Port Richmond wbarves while it Is
estimated thai not over $50 are so employ ed
at present
READING. Pa, 81 Up to noon today
there were no sigus of 2 strike on the Read.
ing r z 10 This section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31

SUCH LEATHER as is now prevailing is
calculated 10 induce poor people to favor
the removal of the existing high tariff upon
iasl, blankets and woolen clothing. But
the protected coal nine and wooden factory
owners. sitting by their warm fires, dressed
in warm clothing, and sleeping under heavy
blankets, still cry out keep up the tariff for
the heneft of labor ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31

Tho norihern-bound freight train over the
Virginia Midland R. R., jumped the track
at the Main street crossing in North Dan.
vile Thursday night, but no damage was
done beyond crushing and tearuy up this
p'nnk crossing and blockading tie street
some two hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31

agents in this city during the year was
S7,59l.50, an increase of IS. 1925 The value
Of property insured is in he neig hbo.hood Of
100000, an increase over the amount of
last year.
There are three of as we'll equipped and
as efficient Ere companies in the city as are
to be- found anywhere. The total member
ship exceed. 200
Alexandria still boasts of the beat drilled
military Company in the State, which has a
membership of upwards of seventy, and will
soon have al armory that will reflect credit
On the city.
During the year the police made 1902 ar.
rests, 80 less than last year.
There has been a general boom in real
estate during the year.
The number of prisoners received at the
Jail during the year was 233, an increase OF
50 over last year; III were subject to the
chain gang.
During the year SO, 425 barrels of -four
were inspected; an increase of ,294 barrels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31

Ducks charge everybody with being a
"quack.n and there are but few who are
exempG from tho gosling accusation. Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup is Certainly an exception
TO the rule, as it is no doubt the creates.
remedy offered to suffering people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31
z9azSzE Il.
TELEsRAPszEC NEWS.
75urs,erous AomcI,es and Bandits.

NoGA1Es Ariz. D C. 3l.-New5 has been
received that snail haad oil Apaches are
roaming in the mountains in the Montezuma
district, killing and stealing. A number Of
travellers haye besn wayIsid and shot on
roads entering 8..ispe a few days ago
Clements 5. Lopez vAs killed at Los Nogales
ranch, lust sorcs5 The line, 10 the United
States. 4 troop offsderal soldiers started
on the trail, bu, filled to find tia Indian
camp. The captain of thu custom house
guards al B.visps the other day found a
number of cst,le which bad been killed by
merauders.
The project OF sahuirhs district in
forms the State authorities Of Sonora that
o party Of bandits recently commenced dep
relations in the vicinity of Trinidad mine.
Soma days ago J. e Jesus Hartado was at
tackled by bandits near Trinidad who fred
several shots without elfecj. Darkness per
mitted Hortado to escape. A few nights
ago party made charge on the house of
FranciGco Oftega, in Arroyo Hendo de!
Neuyo, and fired several Shots through The
doors aud windows and also attempted to
force an entrance. Ortega barrioadsd the
doors and mindows and opened i7a on the
bsnd, driving theu, OF. The neyt day teo
mon were aeen with government rifles in the
vicinity. The band is supposed TO be de-
serters from the regular aroy who were con
victed at National Federal prison, San Juan
del Uio. small island in Vera Cruz bay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31
Henor1s Discreaited.

HUTCHINSON, Kan, Dec 31.-Mr. F. B
Smith, who has just arrived here from No
Mans Land, says the stories Of the deprede-
lions aud murder by the Kelly family are
believed 10 be visionary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31
KilIoal III n EIrn.

STAFFORD, n. Il, Dec. 3l.-A. H. & o.
K Jones'a shoe factory hero was burned
early This morning, Loss $4,000; insured.
George Armstrong was killed By falling
chimney. Over 100 hands are deprived of
employ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31

REV. h. T.sHARP, rector of Grace Church
in this city, hes commenced the publication
of The Headlight, weekly religious news.
paper. The first nunher is full of interest
ing matter, and presents very creditabe
appearance. Il IL hoped its success may
fuiy equal the expectations of lis most
sanguine friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31
LIST DE LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Ale1andris, Va, postohice December 81.
Persons calling for letters will please say they
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within thirty
days, will be sent to the dead letter Office.
Carlton, May Miliner, Walter E
Carter. Miss Fannie Moroney, John i
Cook. Miss Annie Owens. Alfred
Frost, Mr Psrr, Miss Fanny
Hanney, Miss Julia Randall, Miss Lucy
Kirk. Rolin Taylor, Jefferson
Lambert, Mrs D A Wade. Mira Mamie
Lowus, Mrs Emma Wood Mrs Clark
W. w. HERBERT. P. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31
DIED.

On Saturday, December 31st, 1887 at Alexan-
dria, Va, of apoplexy, Professor THOMAS HEN
RY BREERWO0D, of Cambridge, Dorchester
county, Maryland, in the Ash year of his age
[Balt sun aud Cambridge Md, papers please copy.
On December 31st, at 12:45 p. M, EMMA
LOUISE, beloved wife of Justus Il. Ratbhone.
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S. f. DYSON,


School Blank, and Miscellaneous Books, Envel-
opes Legal, Cap, Letter, and Note Paper; Letter,
Note, aad Bill Heads, all sizes: Inks, Pens, Pen
holders Lead Pencils, all makes States, Slate
Pencils, Rubber Sealing Wax, Playing Cards,
Companions, Competition Books, Bill Files, Eot,s,
Drafts, and Receipts; Crayobs, Rulors Paints,
and Box Paper all prices which will be sold a. the
lowest cash price, and all orders promptly flied.
Orders for Printing taken ct the lowest terms
Magazines and Weekly Papers furnished by mail
st publishers prices. New Books received daily
sos KING STREET.
Next to Opera House. Alexandria. Virginia.
INDIA GAUZE Gossamer and Bslbriggan
1 Shirts long and shoIt sleeves, just received at
my12 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
Il f ISSOURI HAMS-If you have not bought one
Ui1 don't fail to go McBURNEY'S STORE and
get one They are simply grand. ap11
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A Rough Voyage.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 31.-The steamer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31

Mild, soothing, and healing is d.. sage's
Catarrh Remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-31
Alex ANDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 81.

TIpIs spaech at New York last Thurs
dsv night, Senator Go,map, OF Maryland
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07

block Of. wood, with the corners nicely
rounded. He says it was brought to the
mill by boy, and when his father left it
out and divided the meal in the bag and
throw it on the horse, the boy objected to
leaving it, and said that his father would be
mad if he did not use it. The idea of the
boys father seems to have been that it
was safer to use the block in the tied end of
the bag, so that if the string should come
united or slip off the corn or meal would not
be spilled When advanced age rendered Mr..
Hill unable TO work, he divided among his
children what he had not given them, and
has since lived with his son, John w. Hill,
one Of Hardin county's best citizens.
NEVER GAMBLED.
When but 90 years old Mr.. Hill was at
Natchez with fiatboat loaded with provis-
ions, and he says that he saw so much bet
ting and dancing that he made up his mind
never to bet or dance, and he has stuck to
the resolution through life While at Natchez
i'll 1872 trying to sell his load, his boat
was tied up at place claimed by the sol
diers of the garrison under Gen. Andrew
Jackson, and they cut his boat loose and let
it drift out in the river. He had carried
some letters to the General and knew him,
and he FASTENED to him for protection. The
General ran down to the river in a consider
able rage and made his men go out and
catch Hills boat and bring it to shore and
tie it up right where it had been laying. Mr.
Hill felt deeply grateful for this act of kind
ness, and repayed it by voting for Gen. Jack
son when he ran for President. This was Mr..
Hills first Presidential vote.
During his long and active life Mr.. Hill
has never been a party to a law suit, has
| never been witness before any court, and
never served as a grand juror. He has never
| been a candidate for office, and once when
his acquaintance undertook to have him
| elected Justice of the Peace he prevented
them from doing SO by saying that he would
not serve if elected. He says, i'll early days,
when his brother-in-law ran seven plows
with his seven boys he thought that was
pretty brisk farming, but now when he sees
two of his great-grandsons run eight plows,
and ride at that, the former feat does not
seem so great. He remembers the days of
the reap-hook, and says that when it was
used farmers did not charge their neighbors
for working III the harvest-feld. He says
he remembers one year when his father had
| forty acres of wheat that forty neighbors
| dropped in on him and cut it in one day
with reap-hOOkS,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
Misses Black Hose.

In Misses BLACK COTTON HOSE we are
offering excellent values at CSC, 35c.. 4Oc. and
Soc pair; all sizes
A full line of MISSES BLACK BRILLIANT
Isle HOSE from 25c. TO 81 pair
LADIES' BLACK COTTON AND BRILLIANT
Isle THREAD HOSE. all sizes, from &c TO
81 pair,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
freed q Yankee.


FROM the AHerfcuS ((Id.) Recorder.
When Col. Sickles, with mis- live Yankees
was commandment OF the post, with head
quarters in Americas. aud had the columns
fronting Col. $. II. Hawkins, residence
draped in the folds of large United States
flag, his men were as eager for yaller-legged
chickens as ever half starved Confederate
was during the invasion of Maryland and
Pennsylvania. Edward Littleton had II
pretty large stock Of chickens and he owned
two fierce dogs tha6 guarded his premises at
night. One night he was awakened by his
dogs after something, and nc lit out of bed,
with only long white robe on his person
and ran to his chicken house. The moon
was ful! and it was nearly as bright as day
and as ne got near his hen house, he found
his dogs rearing up and trying 70 reach the
top Of a 10 foot post that was planted in the
yard. On top OF the post was "a real live
Yankee, with his blue uniform end brass
buttons, showing off his manly form to the
admiring delight OF the dogs. They didn't
understand what SO many shining things,
so far from the stars meant and they were
anxious 10 know. As soon as the Yank saw
Ed he yelled out:
"Call OIL your dogs, Johnnie; / want to
come down.
Ed coolly said, II can't. Didn't set them
on you and don't want them Off What are
you doing up there!'
lDIlle III 10 ktJ bOlHe WtISI, WIS lue
reply. Get the dogs off.
''1hat was queer place TO get water on
top of that post. Was il good said Ed.
The Yankee went 10 pleading, while the
dogs kept up whining and licking of their
jaws as they hungrily eyed the Yankee on
his perch. AT last getting tslecpy Ed held
the dogs, told the Yankee the well was on
the other side Of the house and he could
come down and get his water. The fellow
came down in a hurry, but declined the
water, Jumped over the fence at the nearest
point and went to camp without the chick
ems.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
c. H. DoRsETT's COLUMN.
A Brick Residence
FOR SALE,
c. H. DoKsErT's COLUMN.

Containing three bed cham
bers and bath room on third
floor; a parlor, back parlor
and piazza on second floor;
dining room, store room and
kitchen on first floor.
The two-story outbuilding
contains four rooms.
This house is in a good
locality, convenient to two
lines Of cars, churches and
schools. AS the owner is
moving from the city a good
bargain can be had.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
OTHER OFFERINGS.

A handsome, well-appointed
dwelling near the Park. In
point of location, surround
ings and general make up"
the most critical should be
suited with this piece Of realty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.
Furniture, Guns, Groceries,
Horse and Buggy.
Daniel R. Kennedy, kuGti0neer,
THIS DAY at II O'Clock.

THIS DAY at II O'Clock.
PARLOR SET, BEDROOM SET, TABLES.
BUREAUS. MATTRESSES, BEDSTEDS,
WASHSTANDS, SAFE, STOVE and PIPE, RE-
FRlGERATOR, lot CARPENTER TOOLS,
BLACK WALNUT CRIB, sIDEBoARD, COOK
ING UTENSILS, &c, sc.
Also
CHESTS OF TEA, 20 BOXES SOAP, 10 BOX
rs STARCH, 3TUBS BUTTER, 5000 CIGARS,
BAGS DRIED FRUIT, CANNED GOODS, 10
HALF BARRELS SAUSAGE 10 KITS MACK
EREL; also 81 RIFLES-good shooters also
HORSE BUGGY and HARNESS.
Positive sale. II O'CLOCK sharp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
| CHEAP ADVERTISING.
ONE CENT A WORD.

ONE CENT A WORD.
ADVERTISEMENTS, Is Words or
more, in this column inserted for ONE
CENT A WORD, Cash in Adrance, each
Insertion.
Ererybody t0ho has any tount to supply
anything to buy or sell, any business or
to secure: indeed, any toish
to gratify, should advertise in this col1tmn
Personal.
~ IRLs.-Noah and Ark have left the city;
HELP WANTED.
WANTED A good cook; small family; high.
w est wages paid to the right woman, Call
1853 Perry street.
TWO first-class job printers wanted. Apply
i at MORNING NEWS Job Department.
WANTED, Several seamstresses to do plain
w sewing 1917 Congress street.
WANTED, A German waiter at 1O7 Brough-
w ton street.
WANTED, a stock clerk in clothing house;
w must have some experience. Address p.
o. Box 1915, Savannah
WANTED, a competent young lady for office
w work must have had some business expert
ence. Address, with references, PERMANENT,
care Morning News.
EMPLOYMENT WANTED.
y ENG thorough accountant and book
I'D keeper and needing work, | am an apph-
cant for any such position at moderate sala-
ry, JAMES HUNTER, ia Bryan street.
WANTED. BY a steady, reliable man,
w position as assistant bookkeeper iii whole
sale house; good references. Address J. NJ, this
| office.
r WOULD compute for any house in the city
l. for $40 per week Address s., 14O Congress
street.
r ADY wishes place as companion; does not
II object to country or to travelling Address
Mrs. W. II. H., care Morning News ONCE
WANTED, position in, office as bookkeeper
w or clerk several years experience;
reference. Address X, Box 81
ROOMS TO RENT.
TOR RENT, very low. nicely furnished south
Il rooms; every convenience on floor. d
Broughton street
| FURNISHED south rooms to rent. Northeast
Il corner Drayton aud President streets.
HOUSES AND STORES FOR RENT.
| ~
NOR RENT double dwelling No 50 Harris
| i street; gas and water, kitchen in yard; also
| dwelling No. g. Harris street, corner Lincoln.
Apply 80 Harris street
| NOR RENT the Buckingham House at the
| Il Isle of Hope with bath house, artesian
water on place. Apply TO TlIOS. HENDERSON,
| 1873 Y ork street.
| NOR RENT, three story brick house on Macon,
Il between Habersham and Price streets APP
| ply to e. J. KENNEDY, corner Bull and York.
| NOR RENT OR SALE, the large and commo-
| Il dious dwelling No. 1872 CASTOR street, three
| stories on a basement and three rooms deep,
fronting the Park. For terms address j., p o.
| Box No 1916.
| NOR RENT, 1916 Hull, on northwest corner of
i Whitaker. Apply to Dr. PURSE, 14O Liberty
street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
Ladies' Black Silk Hose.

In Plated and Spun Silk, from 81 TO SO rs a pair
LADIES' BLACK Isle THREAD GLOVES.
LADIES BLACK SILK JERSEY GLOVES,
and Buttons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07

An inspection OF our thin Goats and Vests
is earnestly requested before purchasing.
Appel 81 Schalu, One Price Clothiers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
Pues-Blind, Bleeding and Itching

PNe5--BIlnd, BIeedlnB and IJchlnB
Positively cured by Darby's Prophylactic
Fluid. Battle with little of the Fluid
added to the water. A single application
will allay the itching, soothe all inflnmma-
ton, deodorizc all offendveness and staunch
the bleeding. letter and Scald Head are
quickly cured by Darby's Prophylactic
Fluid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
Mourning ParasoIs.

We are now showing a full line of 24-inch
MOURNING PARASOLS, in Twilled and Puri.
tan Silks, Ebony Handles, in the latest styles,
from So % to 81 20 each.
Also, choice assortment of SILK LINED
MOURNING PARASOLS, in Plain Grape and
Tape Fringe Trimmings. These have to be seen
to be appreciated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-06-11
NOTICE.

AAYoR's 0FytcE. JUNE ., 81.
on motion ofSanitsry Committee. il waS
ordered that ]ailpronerty and house holders
in the town Of Macon. keep theig lois aud
ont houses Thoroughly clean during the
summer months aud the marshal was in
siructed 20 inspect same and have this or
der complied with.
\. 7. DENT,
W. FRENCH Mayor.
Aa.Ln--l..
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-06-11
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
The state of Mississippi,
NoNubec County.

The state of Mississippi,
NoNubec County.
Charles Il. Ames,
No. 1897 vs.. III 'hahceI!'
Teresa VI. Jennings.
To Teresa NJ. JENNINGS and all other per
sons hpvilg or claiming any interest in
the following described lands to-wit;-
Southwest quarter of northeast quarter
section II, township IL north of range Is
east -
We command you to be and appear be-
faro ,br chancellor Of our said Ibancery
Court at a term thereof, to he holden at the
. Court. House, in the town of Macon, in said
county. on the
ath Monday OF October, A D., 1887
then and there to plead, answer or %emur
10 the Bili Of Complaint in said eause.
Witness my signature and the seal of said
,.c,ut affixed. this > day Of June A.. d.,
1887. hohhhl " $500
~iuhcl-it ,ierN'